7,635
Preschools
6,009
Elementary Schools
3,854
Middle Schools
2,406
High Schools
2,892
Public District Schools
9,824
Private Schools
12,911
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Pennsylvania based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in Pennsylvania
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The School District of Philadelphia
118,335 students | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 220 schools -
Commonwealth Connections Academy Cs
20,355 students | HARRISBURG, PA
Grades K-12 | 1 school -
Pittsburgh Public Schools
20,034 students | PITTSBURGH, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 58 schools -
Central Bucks School District
17,540 students | DOYLESTOWN, PA
Grades K-12 | 23 schools -
Reading School District
17,363 students | READING, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools
Reviews From Schools in Pennsylvania
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 18, 2025
This place has got to be one of the worst schools you could send a child to. I first attended in early elementary and from the minute I walked into that school I was bullied. For years it went on and... More
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Harrisburg Christian School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 18, 2025
It was an an ok school I did a lot stuff at that school I’m an alumni but I didn’t get any recognition and the college advisor said my time there it was like pulling theeth because I was going into a... More
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Woodlynde School
Current student
June 17, 2025
There are no fights which is great compared to other schools including central, everyone there is friendly and social. The environment is great because the students there care about their grades and... More
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Carver High School